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White: Anatoly Karpov Black: Gata Kamsky Played 8 July 96 in Elista, Kalmykia
Annotation by GM Arthur Bisguier
assisted by NM Eric Johnson and Brian Bugbee
Special Post-Game Analysis by GM Gabriel Schwartzman
Note - Commentary is currently not available in PGN format.
                    7. e2-e3 Full Game Score ... Previous Move ... Next Move |
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This is the most elastic way of proceeding - White secures a square for his Queen. Beginners are often told not to mix g3 and e3, but here any weaknesses in White's position are almost impossible to exploit. Karpov is playing a waiting game, content to react to Black's ambition. ( 0:20) |